Research Catalog
Composition class
- Title
- Composition class [sound recording]
- Author
- Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958.
- Publication
- 1956.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | reel 2 | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTC 3-15 [sound cassette] reel 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | reel 1 | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTC 3-15 [sound cassette] reel 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Description
- 2 sound cassettes (180 min.) : analog, mono.
- Summary
- SUMMARY: Part 1: (July 9-13) Doris Humphrey discusses her theory of composition, and the elements of content, design, dynamics, rhythm, gesture, motivation -- Part 2: (July 16-26) Recording of class in progress, with drum and piano accompaniment, Doris Humphrey coaching: use of walking, running, hopping in rhythmic phrases. She discusses design in composition using a single body and 2 or more bodies; form in general; design in space: linear, mass, oppositional, symmetrical; ballet and modern dance movement characteristics -- Part 3: (July 27) Doris Humphrey discusses metric rhythm and breath rhythm; motivation and communication of ideas through dance.
- Donor/Sponsor
- National Initiative to Preserve American Dance.
- Subjects
- Note
- Recorded July 9-27, 1956.
- Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-15
- OCLC
- NYPY737016368-R
- Author
- Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958.
- Title
- Composition class [sound recording]
- Imprint
- 1956.
- Local Note
- Archival original: *MGZTO 7-15; 3 3/4 in. per sec.; 7 in. (3 reels) ; acetate, dual track.Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-15; 7 1/2 in. per sec.; two 10 in. reels; polyester.Preservation funded by the National Initiative to Preserve American Dance.
- Local Subject
- Ballet and modern dance.Audiotapes -- Humphrey, D.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-15